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Vanneaugobius canariensis Van Tassell, Miller & Brito, 1988 |
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photo by
Rabeling, D. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Madeira Island (Ref. 74541), Canary Islands and Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found under loose stones on sandy ground (Ref. 5299). At the Cape Verdes localities, the species was collected in 11-16 m on mixed substrata of sand, stones, calcareous algae and rock (Ref. 39517). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||